...0.............I..V.-II..............II...V.-II...........II..-II.......I...-II
3Cu(s) + 8HNO3 ---> 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
V.....................II
N + 3e -----> N >> reduction
HNO3 - oxidizing agent
..0...........II
Cu ----> Cu + 2e >> oxidation
Cu - reducing agent